Hello Everyone - this is just a Shout Out to say that I hope you are all doing well. Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Love, Tracy
Monday, March 26, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Happy Birthday Grandpa
I hope it is a wonderful day!! Full of fun, family, and celebration.May God watch over you another year - keep you safe - and bless you tremendously. Grandpa - I LOVE YOU very very very very much. You have made a difference to me!!!! to this family!!!! and to this world!!!!!
Saturday, March 17, 2007
Hello from Royal Oak
Hello
I made it to Tracy’s house. Paul leaves for China in just a few hours. He first goes to Japan for a meeting then off to China. He is excited to ride on a train that will go over 300 miles an hour from the airport to the city he will be staying. He loves the adventure! I am sure he took his camera and I will post a few pictures.
Joy I am 56 wonderful years! I love my fifties! I am have a great time. My birthday was so nice. I went to my Thursday Bible study. The women there have been just fabulous friends and so very nice to me. They made me a southern pound cake. I think it was just like the one I saw Paula Dean make. It had a pound of butter and buttermilk and melted in your mouth. Then we went to lunch and had Chinese. I gave myself a present of a facial and full body massage. I loooooooovvvvveeeedddd it! Then I went to Stephen Ministry training and they had birthday muffins and a candle for me. When I got home Paul was home from Detroit. All in all it was a wonderful day. I am just overwhelmed at how nice everyone has been to me on my Birthday and I really only been here for six months. Southern hospitality is really true. It was also nice that so many of my friends from Michigan remembered me too. I got flowers delivered and cards and little presents in the mail. I really felt special and loved.
I hope Isaac is better soon. There is nothing worse then a ear that hurts all the time. Didn’t Ryan have tubes when he was little? I seem to remember that he did. I will keep the boy’s in my daily prayers for healing.
I am still amazed at the wonderful art work the boys did! I hope they post more. I love the bright colors and wonder that is shown in the work. Good job guys, I visit you work on the web often.
Well take care everyone and know that you are loved.
Emily
I made it to Tracy’s house. Paul leaves for China in just a few hours. He first goes to Japan for a meeting then off to China. He is excited to ride on a train that will go over 300 miles an hour from the airport to the city he will be staying. He loves the adventure! I am sure he took his camera and I will post a few pictures.
Joy I am 56 wonderful years! I love my fifties! I am have a great time. My birthday was so nice. I went to my Thursday Bible study. The women there have been just fabulous friends and so very nice to me. They made me a southern pound cake. I think it was just like the one I saw Paula Dean make. It had a pound of butter and buttermilk and melted in your mouth. Then we went to lunch and had Chinese. I gave myself a present of a facial and full body massage. I loooooooovvvvveeeedddd it! Then I went to Stephen Ministry training and they had birthday muffins and a candle for me. When I got home Paul was home from Detroit. All in all it was a wonderful day. I am just overwhelmed at how nice everyone has been to me on my Birthday and I really only been here for six months. Southern hospitality is really true. It was also nice that so many of my friends from Michigan remembered me too. I got flowers delivered and cards and little presents in the mail. I really felt special and loved.
I hope Isaac is better soon. There is nothing worse then a ear that hurts all the time. Didn’t Ryan have tubes when he was little? I seem to remember that he did. I will keep the boy’s in my daily prayers for healing.
I am still amazed at the wonderful art work the boys did! I hope they post more. I love the bright colors and wonder that is shown in the work. Good job guys, I visit you work on the web often.
Well take care everyone and know that you are loved.
Emily
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Emily! We hope you have a wonderful, fabulous day and the beginning of a great year! How many years young are you? : )
It's been a crazy week here. Adam has been under the weather and it turns out he has pneumonia and an ear infection. Poor guy. He's much better now thanks to the miracle of antibiotics! He's glad to be back in school.
Isaac has been having trouble with his ears -- it's been a reaccuring issue for years now -- he gets fluid in his ears and it stays for months and in the meantime he can't hear. This year his hearing is worse than other years, but the theory is just wait and it'll go away on it's own...ugh!!! The pediatrician told me Tuesday that not only has it turned into double ear infections but that part of the issue is his adenoids which have regrown -- he's had them removed twice already! I can see our future now. It'll be ear tubes and adenoid removal this spring. He sees the ear, nose and throat specialist April 5th and we'll know more after that. I just want Isaac to be able to hear normally again. Please keep both boys in your prayers!!!
On a happier note, we enjoyed some unseasonable warm weather earlier this week -- mid 60's! When the boys stepped outside, Adam said "I feel like we're at Disney World!" Our snow is almost gone and we can see grass again. Emily, I loved seeing the pictures of your flowers!
Love, Joy
It's been a crazy week here. Adam has been under the weather and it turns out he has pneumonia and an ear infection. Poor guy. He's much better now thanks to the miracle of antibiotics! He's glad to be back in school.
Isaac has been having trouble with his ears -- it's been a reaccuring issue for years now -- he gets fluid in his ears and it stays for months and in the meantime he can't hear. This year his hearing is worse than other years, but the theory is just wait and it'll go away on it's own...ugh!!! The pediatrician told me Tuesday that not only has it turned into double ear infections but that part of the issue is his adenoids which have regrown -- he's had them removed twice already! I can see our future now. It'll be ear tubes and adenoid removal this spring. He sees the ear, nose and throat specialist April 5th and we'll know more after that. I just want Isaac to be able to hear normally again. Please keep both boys in your prayers!!!
On a happier note, we enjoyed some unseasonable warm weather earlier this week -- mid 60's! When the boys stepped outside, Adam said "I feel like we're at Disney World!" Our snow is almost gone and we can see grass again. Emily, I loved seeing the pictures of your flowers!
Love, Joy
Happy Birthday Mom
I hope it is a wonderful day!! Full of fun, family, and celebration. May God watch over you another year - keep you safe - and bless you tremendously.
You are such a wonderful, caring, supportive, Mom - You're the best.
Love, Tracy
You are such a wonderful, caring, supportive, Mom - You're the best.
Love, Tracy
Wednesday, March 14, 2007
Spring in GA
Hello Everyone
Spring has come to Georgia! It has just been beautiful here. I thought you may want to see a few pictures I took of the flowers in my yard and the Pear tree across the street. There are 100s of Pear tree flowering all over PTC. However, they have an awful smell. It is really bad.
Paul is on his way right now to Detroit for a meeting then he turns around tomorrow and flies home as quick as he can for my Birthday. Two of my dearest friends here took me to lunch today for my Birthday. I really enjoyed myself what a really nice thing to do for me. They had cards and presents and everything.
Spring has come to Georgia! It has just been beautiful here. I thought you may want to see a few pictures I took of the flowers in my yard and the Pear tree across the street. There are 100s of Pear tree flowering all over PTC. However, they have an awful smell. It is really bad.
Paul is on his way right now to Detroit for a meeting then he turns around tomorrow and flies home as quick as he can for my Birthday. Two of my dearest friends here took me to lunch today for my Birthday. I really enjoyed myself what a really nice thing to do for me. They had cards and presents and everything.
I really like the cards I have gotten from all my family and friends. What a special card from Mom and Dad! thank you.
well I need to get going.
love
Em
Sunday, March 11, 2007
Weekend Update
Good Day Everyone -
I hope you are all well. Did you Spring Forward into Daylight Savings Time? The automatic download from windows worked perfectly on my computer. Now I just have to remember which clocks I advanced last night - and which ones still need some tinkering.
Last night I went to see the movie Amazing Grace at the MJR Theater. It was a great movie (rated PG) about the abolition of slavery in England. I would recommend it to everyone. When I got home I was still a little bit wound up and not ready to go to bed so I watched one of my favorite tv shows called Ace of Cakes - in this episode Duff and his team made an sesna airplane, a ski jump, and cake for Glitterama. Duff cracks me up!
I have lots of papers to grade this weekend and I am working on sending out my support letters for South Africa. Other than that - I am going to try to take in as much sunshine as I can (it was sunny and 45 yesterday!) Spring is definitely poking its head out in metro Detroit.
Dad is headed to China at the end of the week and mom is going to come "up north" to spend some time with me while he is gone. I look forward to her visit.
Oh yeah - and the pigs are holding steady. Piggy is letting me put her medicine without a fight (thank goodness) and it seems as if her little infection is settling down a bit.
Okay lovely family - those are my little tidbits - updates - and random thoughts for the day. Off to church I go. Love you all - Tracy
I hope you are all well. Did you Spring Forward into Daylight Savings Time? The automatic download from windows worked perfectly on my computer. Now I just have to remember which clocks I advanced last night - and which ones still need some tinkering.
Last night I went to see the movie Amazing Grace at the MJR Theater. It was a great movie (rated PG) about the abolition of slavery in England. I would recommend it to everyone. When I got home I was still a little bit wound up and not ready to go to bed so I watched one of my favorite tv shows called Ace of Cakes - in this episode Duff and his team made an sesna airplane, a ski jump, and cake for Glitterama. Duff cracks me up!
I have lots of papers to grade this weekend and I am working on sending out my support letters for South Africa. Other than that - I am going to try to take in as much sunshine as I can (it was sunny and 45 yesterday!) Spring is definitely poking its head out in metro Detroit.
Dad is headed to China at the end of the week and mom is going to come "up north" to spend some time with me while he is gone. I look forward to her visit.
Oh yeah - and the pigs are holding steady. Piggy is letting me put her medicine without a fight (thank goodness) and it seems as if her little infection is settling down a bit.
Okay lovely family - those are my little tidbits - updates - and random thoughts for the day. Off to church I go. Love you all - Tracy
Monday, March 05, 2007
Hello Everyone
Hello Everyone
Paul and I are doing just fine. This is a picture of Peter's new place in Chicago. We went to visit him about two weeks ago. We had a great time getting things and putting furnture together to make his place a home. Paul took this picture so I can put it up on my family house wall. I still need a few more pictures of houses from people. I am still hoping that Joy and Ryan will send me one. I have just about everyone elses.
The weather here has been cooler at night but the days are in the 60's to low 70's. Spring is here. The flowers are out and the trees are blooming. There are some really beautiful trees all pink and white.
We can't wait till Tracy comes to visit on Good Friday. We are looking forward to the time together. She has not seen the house here since we moved. So she is flying to Atlanta and then we will all go down to Florida together. It only take 9 1/2 hours to drive from here to there.
Paul is going to China this month on the 16th. I am looking for tickets to fly up and visit with Tracy when he is gone. I have not been able to visit since Christmas.
Well take care everyone. By the way I lovvvvvve the pictures the boys did. They are really nice. If they ever want to make me one to hang in GA just let me know.
Love
to all
Emily
Happy Birthday Addy
I hope it is a wonderful day!! Full of fun, family, and celebration.May God watch over you another year - keep you safe - and bless you tremendously. You are doing a great job with Faith - can you imagine how she will change in just a year?!
Sunday, March 04, 2007
Our artists!
Hello everyone!
I'm a proud mom who has to brag a little! The boys each had a piece of the artwork chosen for Youth Art Month at our local art museum! Art is chosen from students all over Manitowoc and then on display for a month -- today was the big opening. So we took the boys to find their art and they were so proud to show us. Isaac class was learning about Monet, so they did a Monet style painting in acrylics, and Adam's class was learning about still life art. I'm trying to post the pictures I took -- hope it works! The boys spend lots of their free time drawing and creating so I'm so thrilled for them that their art teachers recognize their talent!
Yesterday we spent the day at the boy's Destination Imagination competition. Both boy's teams did very well and earned some special awards for the presentations they did. It was a blast for everyone! I was Adam's team's coach and was so proud of my little 1st and 2nd graders who placed 6th out of the 13 teams they competed against! The ages of the teams were 1st-5th grade. Isaac's team got 3rd place and he was competing at the middle school level because he had a 6th grader on his team. He was the youngest on his team and did so well. I can't wait til next year!
We've been enjoying all the snow we have this year! Finally! We had almost 16 inches in one weekend, and an additional 10 inches a few days later. Ryan brought the snow blower in the backyard and made a huge pile of snow for the kids to play on with their sleds. We have two snowmen and a fort too. If we have to have winter, it should be just like this!
Missing all of you!
Love, Joy
I'm a proud mom who has to brag a little! The boys each had a piece of the artwork chosen for Youth Art Month at our local art museum! Art is chosen from students all over Manitowoc and then on display for a month -- today was the big opening. So we took the boys to find their art and they were so proud to show us. Isaac class was learning about Monet, so they did a Monet style painting in acrylics, and Adam's class was learning about still life art. I'm trying to post the pictures I took -- hope it works! The boys spend lots of their free time drawing and creating so I'm so thrilled for them that their art teachers recognize their talent!
Yesterday we spent the day at the boy's Destination Imagination competition. Both boy's teams did very well and earned some special awards for the presentations they did. It was a blast for everyone! I was Adam's team's coach and was so proud of my little 1st and 2nd graders who placed 6th out of the 13 teams they competed against! The ages of the teams were 1st-5th grade. Isaac's team got 3rd place and he was competing at the middle school level because he had a 6th grader on his team. He was the youngest on his team and did so well. I can't wait til next year!
We've been enjoying all the snow we have this year! Finally! We had almost 16 inches in one weekend, and an additional 10 inches a few days later. Ryan brought the snow blower in the backyard and made a huge pile of snow for the kids to play on with their sleds. We have two snowmen and a fort too. If we have to have winter, it should be just like this!
Missing all of you!
Love, Joy
Saturday, March 03, 2007
Saturday News
Happy Saturday - Thanks for all of the updates on how Grandma and Grandpa are doing. I keep them in my prayers everyday.
This morning I went early to Weight Watchers and lost 0.6#. Slowly but surely - just like a turtle in the race. Afterwards I drove to Farmington Hills to do a Future Problem Solvers Evaluation - but it was apparently cancelled so I treked back home. I brought my guinea pigs (Piggy and Ruby) to the Warren Woods Vet. Piggy has ringworm and Ruby has a broken tooth and a small cyst. They were pretty pathetic at the vet - scared to death. They just kept shedding and shedding and shedding. They were a big hit with all of the staff at the vet since they are sooooo cute.
Tonight I'll just clean the house and grade papers. Tomorrow, I will help lead worship at church and then I plan on working on details of the South Africa trip!
This morning I went early to Weight Watchers and lost 0.6#. Slowly but surely - just like a turtle in the race. Afterwards I drove to Farmington Hills to do a Future Problem Solvers Evaluation - but it was apparently cancelled so I treked back home. I brought my guinea pigs (Piggy and Ruby) to the Warren Woods Vet. Piggy has ringworm and Ruby has a broken tooth and a small cyst. They were pretty pathetic at the vet - scared to death. They just kept shedding and shedding and shedding. They were a big hit with all of the staff at the vet since they are sooooo cute.
Tonight I'll just clean the house and grade papers. Tomorrow, I will help lead worship at church and then I plan on working on details of the South Africa trip!
Friday, March 02, 2007
News From Debbie
Hi Everyone,
I finally figured out how to get on the new blogger so here I am.
I am enjoying our 2nd snow day of the week today, we also had Monday off. We have made up for the lack of snow we had earlier. Now we have sooooooooo much.
Mom and Dad are enjoying the chocolates that you sent them Paul and Emily. Mom is doing well after her procedure.
Dad fell the other day and cut his cheek and his ear. He is ok though. He can be stubborn and thinks that he can do everything he used to do. He keeps us all hopping. Thank goodness Bob can be there for them.
Addy and Faith have been sick but are getting better now. Faith is so cute and crawling around.
Lindsey is on Spring Break but it doesn't seem to spring like here.
Winter is doing well and we enjoy her Sunday visits.
Pete is working 12 hr. shifts so I don't see too much of him. He will be glad when the major is over.
Hope everyone is doing well! Love from Debbie
I finally figured out how to get on the new blogger so here I am.
I am enjoying our 2nd snow day of the week today, we also had Monday off. We have made up for the lack of snow we had earlier. Now we have sooooooooo much.
Mom and Dad are enjoying the chocolates that you sent them Paul and Emily. Mom is doing well after her procedure.
Dad fell the other day and cut his cheek and his ear. He is ok though. He can be stubborn and thinks that he can do everything he used to do. He keeps us all hopping. Thank goodness Bob can be there for them.
Addy and Faith have been sick but are getting better now. Faith is so cute and crawling around.
Lindsey is on Spring Break but it doesn't seem to spring like here.
Winter is doing well and we enjoy her Sunday visits.
Pete is working 12 hr. shifts so I don't see too much of him. He will be glad when the major is over.
Hope everyone is doing well! Love from Debbie
Thursday, March 01, 2007
Happy Birthday Aunt Carol!
I hope it was a wonderful day!! Full of fun, family, and celebration.May God watch over you another year - keep you safe - and bless you tremendously.. I am thankful that God made you who you are and that He calls you His own!
Love, Tracy
Love, Tracy
Sunday, February 25, 2007
#53 Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum
Hi All - Last night I headed out with friends to Marvin's Marvelous Mechanical Museum. It is #53 on the 100 things every Detroiter must do and see! We have been slowly going to each of the places (not in order). We had a great time. It's like going to an arcade and circus and the same time. I know that Isaac and Adam would have a blast!!
I better run - we had an ice storm last night and it is going to take me a while to get to church! Have a wonderful day. Tracy
I better run - we had an ice storm last night and it is going to take me a while to get to church! Have a wonderful day. Tracy
Saturday, February 24, 2007
Grandma is a CHAMP!
Hello All - Isn't Grandma a Champ! I couldn't believe it when I called her house the day of the surgery and she answered the phone. She was very chipper and was able to tell me all about her day. Grandma - you are still in my prayers for a continued speedy recovery.
Love, Tracy
Love, Tracy
Saturday, February 17, 2007
Happy Weekend
Hello Family - I hope you are all well. I've been thinking of Grandma as she gets ready for her upcoming surgery. I am so glad that there is something the doctors can do to help her with the pains she has in her legs.
This weekend Mom and Dad are visiting Pete in Chicago. When I called them earlier they were on their way to IKEA. I wonder if they found anything!
Last night and this morning I went to a Beth Moore Conference. It was a great message on our friendships with man and with God. Beth is a very honest and humble speaker who gives it everything she's got. I got a lot out of the conference. I would encourage everyone to go see her if you have the chance. The worship leader for the weekend was Travis Cottrell. My two favorite songs his team lead were "Lord, You are Holy" and "Revelation Song". You can visit his website and click on the music tab to listen to the songs. Most of his music isn't necessarily my style - but I really do love the words to his songs.
I hope you are all enjoying family, friends, and rest this weekend.
I love you. Tracy
This weekend Mom and Dad are visiting Pete in Chicago. When I called them earlier they were on their way to IKEA. I wonder if they found anything!
Last night and this morning I went to a Beth Moore Conference. It was a great message on our friendships with man and with God. Beth is a very honest and humble speaker who gives it everything she's got. I got a lot out of the conference. I would encourage everyone to go see her if you have the chance. The worship leader for the weekend was Travis Cottrell. My two favorite songs his team lead were "Lord, You are Holy" and "Revelation Song". You can visit his website and click on the music tab to listen to the songs. Most of his music isn't necessarily my style - but I really do love the words to his songs.
I hope you are all enjoying family, friends, and rest this weekend.
I love you. Tracy
Wednesday, February 14, 2007
Adding Labels
Hi Everyone - Did you know that when you write your posts that you can add a label. A label is just a way to categorize our posts and keep them organized. I have already started adding labels to old posts. You can choose a label that already exists or create a new one. All you have to do is type in the label just below the compose box. If you want to see the list of labels that already exists click on show all in the bottom right hand corner. You can select more than one label. I am going to label this blog as "using blogger". Give it a try the next time you write a post. Please let me know if you have any questions.
Tracy
Tracy
Snow Day!
I can't believe it - another day off of school. I spent and hour shoveling last night and 2 hours this morning. I think that might count as some activity points for weight watchers!
Tracy
Tracy
Happy Valentine's Day!
Hello everyone!
The boys are very excited about their Valentine's Day celebrations at school today. Candy, treats and cards from friends -- and their favorite girls : ). Isaac had a fever last night and was worried he wouldn't be able to go to school today, but woke up feeling fine and couldn't wait to go. Ryan had a gift bag full of goodies for me set out this morning. The best thing was season 1 DVDs of the show Boston Legal. He's watched it from the start but I just started watching it this season and love it! I'm not one to sit and watch dramas or sitcoms but each week we enjoy watching this together and look forward to it each week. The funniest part was last night when we sat down to watch it and the theme song started I said in a very goofy mood "This music just brings joy to me heart!" and I danced along with it, not knowing I'd get a whole season's worth today! Ryan and I had a good long laugh about that this morning -- the boys thought we were nuts.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day full of love from friends and family! We love all of you!
Joy and the Carlson men
The boys are very excited about their Valentine's Day celebrations at school today. Candy, treats and cards from friends -- and their favorite girls : ). Isaac had a fever last night and was worried he wouldn't be able to go to school today, but woke up feeling fine and couldn't wait to go. Ryan had a gift bag full of goodies for me set out this morning. The best thing was season 1 DVDs of the show Boston Legal. He's watched it from the start but I just started watching it this season and love it! I'm not one to sit and watch dramas or sitcoms but each week we enjoy watching this together and look forward to it each week. The funniest part was last night when we sat down to watch it and the theme song started I said in a very goofy mood "This music just brings joy to me heart!" and I danced along with it, not knowing I'd get a whole season's worth today! Ryan and I had a good long laugh about that this morning -- the boys thought we were nuts.
I hope everyone has a wonderful day full of love from friends and family! We love all of you!
Joy and the Carlson men
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